Average Director Engineering salary in Leeds

Associate Director Civil EngineeringLeeds / Yorkshire Are you an Associate Director Civil Engineering ready to lead and grow a regional office, or a Principal Civil Engineer looking to step up into a senior leadership role? This is a rare opportunity for an Associate Director Civil Engineering to take ownership of a growing Leeds office, a strong existing client base and a clear growth plan. You will be joining a well-established engineering consultancy with a proven track record in civil and infrastructure projects. The business already has committed clients and live work in Yorkshire and now needs an Associate Director Civil Engineering to build, lead and develop a local design team while working closely with an established office elsewhere in the region. The role As Associate Director Civil Engineering, you will combine technical leadership, people management and commercial responsibility. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and delivering civil engineering projects to programme and budget* Acting as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders* Supporting business planning, forecasting and invoicing with senior leadership* Growing and developing a Leeds-based civil engineering design team* Managing performance reviews and mentoring engineers* Ensuring designs comply with current standards, legislation and CDM Regulations* Providing senior technical oversight and specialist input About you This role suits an experienced Associate Director Civil Engineering or a Principal Civil Engineer ready to step up. You will ideally have: * Significant experience leading civil engineering projects within consultancy* Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and development infrastructure* Experience managing teams and supporting business growth* AutoCAD experience and familiarity with relevant design software* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar* Chartered or Incorporated status preferred but not essential Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Finance DirectorLocation: LeedsSalary Range: £90k-£100k Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Director to lead the finance function within an established engineering business. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of financial strategy, control, reporting and commercial decision-making. Working closely with the Managing Director, Board and external stakeholders, the Finance Director will play a key role in supporting performance, growth initiatives and strategic transactions, including M&A and funding activity. This role will suit a commercially focused Finance Director who is comfortable operating at Board level while remaining close to the numbers. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the finance function, including financial control, management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting and forecasting.Lead Board-level reporting, providing clear commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making.Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and audit readiness.Manage cash flow, working capital and funding arrangements.Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning aligned to business strategy.Provide financial leadership on M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation support, integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.Act as a key finance partner to Private Equity investors, banks, lenders or Forex providers, managing reporting, covenants and stakeholder communication.Partner with operational leadership to improve cost visibility, margin control and profitability.Lead year-end processes and manage relationships with auditors, advisors, banks and other external partners.Develop and improve financial processes, systems and reporting frameworks to support growth.Provide financial input into strategic planning, investment decisions and performance improvement initiatives.Lead, develop and mentor the finance team. Experience & Background Required Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior Financial Controller operating at Board level.Strong hands-on background across financial control, reporting, audit, cash management and commercial finance.Demonstrable experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisitions, disposals or investment rounds.Experience working with Private Equity, banks, lenders or Forex providers, managing external reporting and funding relationships.Background in owner-managed businesses, SMEs or PE-backed environments.Strong commercial judgement with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Track record of improving financial controls, reporting quality and strategic insight. Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial and strategic capability. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Futures are working with a highly regarded manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Finance Director to join the executive leadership team. This is a pivotal role, offering full financial stewardship of the organisation and the opportunity to shape long-term strategy within a complex, operationally driven environment. The business has a strong heritage, a loyal customer base and a clear growth agenda, supported by ongoing investment in people, systems and manufacturing capability. This role suits a senior finance leader who enjoys balancing hands-on financial control with strategic, forward-looking leadership in a manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting and complianceProvide strategic financial guidance to the Board, supporting business planning, investment decisions and long-term growth strategyOwn budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management across a manufacturing environment with complex cost structuresDeliver accurate and timely management reporting, with clear commercial insight for non-finance stakeholdersOversee statutory reporting, audit processes and regulatory compliancePartner closely with operations to drive margin improvement, cost control and capital efficiencySupport capital expenditure planning, funding requirements and return-on-investment analysisPlay a key role in systems improvement, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiativesBuild strong relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors and advisors Skills and Qualifications Significant senior finance leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environmentsStrong technical finance background (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Demonstrable experience operating at Board or Executive levelA commercially minded approach, with the ability to influence operational and strategic decisionsExperience managing complex cost bases, inventory, capex and working capitalA leadership style that balances challenge with collaboration Click apply now for more information